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JamBallah Northwest- A Bellydance & Fusion Festival

Friday, August 17, 2012 at 9:00 AM - Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 4:30 PM (PT)

Portland, OR
JamBallah Northwest- A Bellydance & Fusion Festival

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
FRIDAY MORNING YOGA (Special Guest Instructor, Fri 9:30-10:30a) Aug 16, 2012 $10.00 $1.54
ITS NICE TO MEET YOU, (3 hr All-Levels Intensive, UNMATA, Fri 10a-1p)
Concepts, stall moves, leader position, lead changes, circles and choruslines- this class starts at the very beginning of UNMATA's tribal improvisational vocabulary. All levels welcome, but at least one consecutive year of belly dance practice recommended.
 Aug 16, 2012 $95.00 $6.22
SERPENTINE SCALES (Rachel Brice, Friday 11a-12:30)
Rachel will debut her new, simple approach developed for the 8 Elements™ program, for accessing a multitude of options for improvisation, choreography, vocabulary building, or technique development. All levels welcome, but at least one consecutive year of belly dance practice recommended.
 Aug 16, 2012 $40.00 $3.19
MUSICAL GEOGRAPHY (Andalee, Fri 11a-12:30)
Learn a Fabulous technique for mapping out your music on paper to more easily understand it’s overall pattern as well as more specific nuances, such as rhythm changes, character, instrumentation, tempo changes, variations, and accents. All levels welcome, but at least one consecutive year of bellydance practice recommended.
Aug 16, 2012 $30.00 $2.64
URBAN GODDESS COCKTAIL (Darshan, Fri 1:30-3p)
Strong modern moves laced with ancient images and powerful accents to convey your limitless character in dance. All levels welcome.
 Aug 16, 2012 $30.00 $2.64
BOLLYWOOD 'DISCOWALE' (Katrina McCoy, Fri 1:30-3p)
Learn a mini Discowale Khisko choreography while getting down to the sweetness of Bollywood Dance. All levels welcome.
 Aug 16, 2012 $30.00 $2.64
FIRE PERFORMANCE TRAINING (Shireen Press, Fri 1:30-3p)
This class is a thorough introduction to the practical matters of dancing with fire. Discussion Class. You must be at least 18 years old to learn fire skills.
 Aug 16, 2012 $20.00 $2.09
CAVE DANCE (Grace Constantine, Fri 3:30-5p)
This class is designed to bring you into the well of your essence, and bring a deep, dark authenticity into your performance. All levels welcome, but some dance/movement experience may be helpful.
Aug 16, 2012 $30.00 $2.64
TRIBAL SHAPE SHIFTERS (Troupe Hipnotica, Fri 3:30-5p)
This workshop is an intermediate level exploration of tribal belly dance elements that can be used for solo or group performance. At least one consecutive year of belly dance practice and familiarity with finger cymbals (zills) suggested.
 Aug 16, 2012 $30.00 $2.64
HIP HOP FUSION (UNMATA, Fri 3:30-5p)
UNMATA does UNMATA-- the Hip Hop way! All levels welcome.
 Aug 16, 2012 $40.00 $3.19
SATURDAY MORNING YOGA (Ashley Lopez, Sat 9:30-10:30a) Aug 16, 2012 $10.00 $1.54
FLOORTASTIC (Ashley Lopez, Sat 11-12:30)
This workshop will get you rolling, crawling, and slinking to your heart's content. All levels welcome. Modifications will be offered, but this class may not be ideal for dancers who have experienced serious injuries in the knees, hips or back.
 Aug 16, 2012 $30.00 $2.64
ARAB-FLAMENCO FUSION (Elena Villa, Sat 1:30-3p)
In this open level workshop we will explore the rich and fascinating connection between Andalusian flamenco and Arabic music and dance. All levels welcome.
 Aug 16, 2012 $30.00 $2.64
BASICS OF BELLYDANCE (Collette Todorov, Sat 11-12:30)
In this workshop, we’ll introduce hip movements, arm positions and foot patterns applicable to all styles of belly dance. All levels welcome, beginner friendly!
 Aug 16, 2012 $30.00 $2.64
MODERN VEIL (Andalee, Sat 1:30-3p)
Whether you are “Cabaret” or “Fusion” this class is designed to give you the necessary veil technique and some fun, unique combos that can be personalized to suit your own style. All levels welcome.
 Aug 16, 2012 $30.00 $2.64
PINUP HAIR (Michelle Manx, Sat 1:30-3p)
Come and play with hair and turn yourself into a 40's/50'd pin-up girl or a silver screen starlet for your next performance. Discussion class.
Aug 16, 2012 $20.00 $2.09
WE THINK IT'S SLOW (UNMATA, Sat 1:30-3p)
This workshop features a selection of UNMATA's rarely seen slow repertoire, Vinyasa inspired warm-ups, and a chance to catch your breath. All levels welcome.
 Aug 16, 2012 $40.00 $3.19
LE SHIMMY! (Karolina Lux, Sat 3:30-5p)
Le Shimmy helps you bring the playful qualities of burlesque and vaudeville performance to your dance, while keeping your belly dance routine tasteful, classy, and empowering. All levels welcome.
 Aug 16, 2012 $30.00 $2.64
TRIBAL TRANCE (Paulette Rees-Denis, Sat 3:30-5p)
Paulette uses different methods of movement and release with her tribal bellydance background, to find bliss and peace, and just feel great! All levels welcome.
 Aug 16, 2012 $30.00 $2.64
HENNA, HARQUUS AND MORE! (Wendy Rover, Sat 3:30-5p)
Join Wendy Rover, owner of Roving Horse Henna, for a hands-on workshop session that delves into the ancient traditions of adornment. Discussion class.
Aug 16, 2012 $25.00 $2.37
MORNING YOGA (Darshan, Sun 9:30-10:30) Aug 16, 2012 $10.00 $1.54
BALANCING ACT (Rachel Brice, Sun 11a-12:30p)
In this workshop, we'll focus on the art of razzle-dazzle-entertainment, by working with a choreography crafted for balancing a sword, bowl of fire, tray (or just about anything) on your head. All levels welcome, but at least one consecutive year of belly dance practice recommended.
 Aug 16, 2012 $40.00 $3.19
STREET-STYLE: POPPING (DonnaMation/New Lineage, Sun 11-12:30p)
All levels welcome. Learn techniques like Hitting, Waving, and Dime-Stopping, while exploring how popping gives a dancer the opportunity to really get inside oneself and become familiar with ways to isolate parts of the body, that can open boundless possibilities for expression.
 Aug 16, 2012 $30.00 $2.64
ZILLTASTIC ZILLS (Jewels, Sun 1:30-3:30p)
Learn to incorporate different zill patterns and rhythms into your performance to make it zilltastic. All levels welcome, but at least one consecutive year of belly dance practice recommended.
 Aug 16, 2012 $30.00 $2.64
RACHEL'S ROULETTE (3 hr Advanced Intensive, Sun 1:30-4:30)
3 Hours of Totally Unpredictable Instruction and Dancing. Advanced-level intensive.
 Aug 16, 2012 $115.00 $7.32
BELLY BOOTCAMP (Bevin Victoria, Sun 1:30-3p)
The intention of this workshop is to bring postural awareness and what personal trainer/black belt/gymnast/professional dance artist Bevin Victoria calls 'kinetic accountability' to your dance or just your fitness plan in general. All levels welcome.
 Aug 16, 2012 $30.00 $2.64

Event Details

www.jamballahnw.com

Tribal, Bollywood, Hip-Hop, and American Cabaret. An entire weekend or a single class. Firedance, dubstep, and more, all designed to fuse effortlessly into your bellydance practice. JamBallah will bring the fusion, you bring the power and beauty, let's dance!

JamBallah debuted the weekend of August 12, 2011 in beautiful Portland, Oregon. Dancers from all over the country came to learn from the shining stars of Portland and beyond, revel in performances & parties, and mingle with a colorful community of dancers of all levels. From glittering pro's to dance-curious explorers, JamBallah Northwest is a place to share and refine techniques, make new friends, and gain inspiration.

For full workshop descriptions and instructor bios, please see our website!


*Book a room at the lovely Jupiter Hotel with this special festival rate!*

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When & Where



Jupiter Hotel
800 E Burnside
Portland, OR 97214

Friday, August 17, 2012 at 9:00 AM - Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 4:30 PM (PT)


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Hosted By

Narcissa Productions LLC



JamBallah Northwest is brought to you by Elise of Narcissa Productions LLC, in association with 9 Ladies Dancing Theatre.

Narcissa Productions LLC is run by Elise Morris, a theatrical fusion bellydancer based in beautiful Portland OR. She is also co-producer (with Endymienne) of Bellydance Uncorked, a semi-monthly variety revue in Portland showcasing top-shelf, unique and compelling dancers and musicians from all over the Pacific Northwest.  Narcissa Productions LLC strives to forward the art and community of bellydance in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.  

www.elisebellydance.com, http://www.youtube.com/user/NarcissaProductions, https://www.facebook.com/BellydanceUncorked

 

9 Ladies Dancing Theatre, headed by Bianca McCarthy, is committed to promoting the best local and regional non-traditional dance companies in the Pacific Northwest and to fostering the growth of dance in the region. We strive to connect established and emerging companies and choreographers with each other, as well as, collaborate with other arts organizations to make dance performances possible.

http://9ladiesdancingproductions.wordpress.com/